#Biden to miss two major COVID-19 goals

#Biden to miss two major COVID-19 goals

“#Biden to miss two major COVID-19 goals” The Biden administration is expected to fall short in meeting two major coronavirus commitments — hitting a 70 percent vaccination​ rate by the Fourth of July and shipping 80 million vaccine doses around the world by the end of the month.  The White House said Monday that the doses…

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#Delta COVID-19 variant won’t cause new lockdowns

#Delta COVID-19 variant won’t cause new lockdowns

“#Delta COVID-19 variant won’t cause new lockdowns” President Biden said Friday that the Delta variant of COVID-19 won’t trigger new lockdowns in the US, but that it may cause more infections in regions with lower vaccination rates. “No, it’s not a lockdown, but some areas will be very hurt,” Biden said at the White House…

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#Foo Fighters fight off anti-vax protesters before NYC show

#Foo Fighters fight off anti-vax protesters before NYC show

“#Foo Fighters fight off anti-vax protesters before NYC show” Foo Fighters? More like Fool Fighters. Protesters descended on the Canyon Club in San Fernando Valley, California, Tuesday before the rock band was scheduled to perform for a sold-out crowd of 600, according to local reports. It would be one of their first live, indoor shows…

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#How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages

#How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages

“#How India is changing vaccine plan amid shortages” NEW DELHI — Starting Monday, every adult in India will be eligible for a free vaccine paid for by the federal government. The new policy, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, ends a complex system introduced just last month of buying and distributing vaccines that…

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#Cole Beasley infuriated with NFL’s ‘crazy’ new COVID-19 policies

#Cole Beasley infuriated with NFL’s ‘crazy’ new COVID-19 policies

“#Cole Beasley infuriated with NFL’s ‘crazy’ new COVID-19 policies” Cole Beasley is ticked off by the NFL’s latest COVID-19 protocols. On Wednesday, the NFL and NFLPA released updated guidelines for the upcoming training camp and preseason. While fully vaccinated players will benefit from a drastic ease in restrictions, unvaccinated players will remain heavily limited in…

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#WHO warns of COVID surge in Indonesia fed by virus variants

#WHO warns of COVID surge in Indonesia fed by virus variants

“#WHO warns of COVID surge in Indonesia fed by virus variants” JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s president ordered authorities to speed up the country’s vaccination campaign as the World Health Organization warned Thursday of the need to increase social restrictions in the country amid a fresh surge of coronavirus infections caused by worrisome variants. “We need…

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#Color-coded bracelets gauge COVID-19 interaction comfort levels

#Color-coded bracelets gauge COVID-19 interaction comfort levels

“#Color-coded bracelets gauge COVID-19 interaction comfort levels” Green means go — and in this case, it means give a high five or even a hug. A Wisconsin grocery store is garnering national attention for providing customers with color-coded bracelets to indicate their comfort level with social interactions amid easing COVID-19 restrictions. Green means the wearers…

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#Where to watch tonight’s fireworks in and around NYC

#Where to watch tonight’s fireworks in and around NYC

“#Where to watch tonight’s fireworks in and around NYC” As New York celebrates relaxed restrictions after reaching a 70 percent vaccination threshold, the Empire State will wave bye-bye to the coronavirus pandemic with a statewide fireworks extravaganza from various locations at 9:15 p.m. The festivities were announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference…

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